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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 9 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 scores versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TS4 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS4

 WG-70 TS4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2012More recent by 97 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-70

 TS4 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 versus the WG-70.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and WG-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Ricoh WG-70
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-31 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $280